Phoenix Dances in the Nine Heavens!

To scam someone, you have to do it professionally.

For instance, Oscar is extremely confident in his looks, so scamming him into becoming bald would deal him a massive blow.

Ning Rongrong cares deeply about her appearance, so making her look like a complete mess would be the way to go.

So, how should one professionally scam Ma Hongjun and Zhu Zhuqing?

Moreover, when scamming Zhu Zhuqing, one cannot be too harsh; it has to be entertaining.

Good grief.

If there's no difficulty, create it yourself!

But Zhu Zhuqing is truly tricky to handle, so it's better to deal with Ma Hongjun first.

As for dealing with Ma Hongjun, after a series of thoughts, Zhang Tianyu has already come up with a plan.

Doesn't Ma Hongjun often have his Evil Fire flare up?

Doesn't he need to go find girls to vent it?

Doesn't he do it three or four times a day?

Doesn't he boast about his formidable stamina?

Fine!

Then I will make your stamina even more "formidable"!

Looking at the item he had just redeemed and which was now quietly lying in his inventory, Zhang Tianyu wore a satisfied grin.

Cultivating with Xiao Wu makes time pass so slowly.

Fortunately, after the two of them finished lunch, Xiao Wu returned to the dormitory.

Thus, the afternoon passed by very quickly.

Evening.

Everyone gathered at the playground.

Oscar was drenched in sweat, panting heavily.

Ning Rongrong was also covered in a light sheen of sweat, looking completely exhausted.

When reading the novel or watching the anime, it wasn't very obvious.

But seeing it with his own eyes now, Zhang Tianyu realized that Ning Rongrong's acting skills were actually quite good.

If he hadn't checked Ning Rongrong's location using the Marauder's Map during the day, Zhang Tianyu really wouldn't have been able to tell that she hadn't gone running just by looking at her current state.

"Oscar, have you two finished your twenty laps?" Flender's gaze felt sharp, making people afraid to meet his eyes.

Oscar coughed, caught his breath, and said, "Dean, I finished."

Flender let out a cold snort: "I asked about you two, not you."

Oscar turned to look at Ning Rongrong, who was also looking at him, her beautiful big eyes reflecting the light off his bald head.

Oscar gritted his teeth, nodded, and said, "Yes, we both finished."

Flender revealed a sinister smile and patted Oscar on the shoulder with his right hand:

"I admire your spirit of camaraderie. Since that's the case, go run another twenty laps. Let me see just how deep your camaraderie goes. If you don't finish, don't bother eating. I have sealed your soul power, so don't even think about trying to break it. Go."

Oscar didn't say a word; staring at the big lightbulb reflecting light, he ran off in silence.

Flender looked at the group: "...Lying is the worst virtue. I hope you all understand that."

Everyone nodded hurriedly.

Zhang Tianyu nodded on the surface, but inwardly, he scoffed.

Lying is the worst virtue? Anyone who believes that is an idiot.

Look at those who are doing well nowadays; which one of them speaks nothing but the truth?

Of course, speaking nothing but lies won't work either—that's just asking for death.

If you really want to get ahead, you have to say what people want to hear when you meet people, and say what ghosts want to hear when you meet ghosts.

Finally, Flender looked at Ning Rongrong: "Tell me, did you complete the curriculum I assigned this morning?"

Looking at his expression, Ning Rongrong probably realized he had seen through her, so she simply stopped pretending. After a few exchanges with Flender, she directly revealed her true nature as a little witch:

"Flender, who do you think you are? You're nothing but a lowly Soul Saint!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned once again!

Good grief!

This year's freshmen are truly fierce!

During the day, Tang San scolded Flender.

At night, Ning Rongrong confronted Flender again.

Is it the trend this year to roast the Dean, or what?

However, because Ning Rongrong did not use foul language like Tang San, Flender was not that angry.

He unleashed a harsh tirade, ruthlessly trampling on Ning Rongrong:

"Everyone here has more talent than you! Dai Mubai, fifteen years old, level thirty-seven; he was only thirteen when he reached the rank of Soul Elder!"

"And look at this one, this one is even more of a heavyweight!" Flender pointed at Zhang Tianyu. "Only twelve years old, and he is already a Soul Elder not inferior to Dai Mubai. Can you compare to that?"

Ning Rongrong glanced at Zhang Tianyu. Regarding Zhang Tianyu, she was truly convinced.

His level and strength were right there.

But Ning Rongrong was not convinced by the others: "What about Oscar? I must be better than him, right! He is also an auxiliary-type Spirit Master, just a tiny food-system Spirit Master. He surely can't compare to me, can he?"

"You are wrong. Oscar is a food-system Spirit Master with Innate Full Soul Power!"

"What?" Ning Rongrong was deeply shocked. "How could there be an auxiliary martial soul with Innate Full Soul Power?"

"Understand now? You are the bottom of the barrel here! Aside from your background, there is not a single thing you can compare to the others!"

The words were like a thunderbolt, directly shattering the pride Ning Rongrong had always held in her heart.

She could no longer take it, burst into tears with a wail, turned around, and ran away.

"Let her go be quiet and think about it! The rest of you, follow me!"

On the way to Suotuo City, Flender's speed was very fast.

In the original plot, following closely behind him were Dai Mubai, then Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, and Xiao Wu, with Ma Hongjun last.

But now, Zhang Tianyu was flying directly beside him on his sword.

He glanced at Zhang Tianyu and suddenly accelerated, instantly leaving Dai Mubai and the others far behind.

He looked smug: "Hmph, kid, trying to race me in speed!"

"Huh? Dean, what did you say?"

"What the hell?!" Flender was startled. He looked to the side abruptly and realized that Zhang Tianyu was still calmly keeping pace with him!

"Dean, should we slow down a bit? They can't keep up," Zhang Tianyu kindly reminded him.

"I know, I don't need you to remind me!" Flender rolled his eyes and slowed down.

A dozen seconds later, Dai Mubai and the others huffed and puffed as they caught up.

Running all the way to the south gate of Suotuo City, Flender and Zhang Tianyu looked relaxed, while the others were all a bit out of breath.

The distance was not far, but the speed was so fast and the exertion so intense that they could barely hold it together.

"Your first lesson will be held right there."

At a tea stall by the roadside in Suotuo City, Flender pointed into the distance at that massive arena.

Afterward, Flender introduced the Great Soul Arena to everyone, as well as the ranks of the Silver Spirit Fighting Badge, and finally said:

"My task for you is that before you graduate, you must obtain a Silver Spirit Fighting Badge!"

"Yes, Dean!"

Everyone answered in unison. Since they had already heard about it from Dai Mubai, no one felt surprised.

Then, Dai Mubai explained some of the rules and routines of soul fighting. When the time was about right, everyone stood up and headed toward the Great Soul Arena.

First, they completed the soul power test and registration.

Zhang Tianyu and Xiao Wu naturally wanted to form a duo.

He had already thought of the name.

Of course, this time it wouldn't be [Battle Spirit Heaven Dance].

Instead, it would be

[Phoenix Dances in the Nine Heavens]!

Come on, come on, let's get this party started!